Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Clearly, this is an issue that is ripe for Commission decision."

"I don't have an issue that would derail your confirmation, and I hope you will adopt the approach of considering, carefully and cautiously and deliberately, all of these issues, once you reach the pos..."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I thank you all for being here and thank you for your continued work on a number of these areas including the claims backlog which is vexing not only to us but obviously to st..."

"We have heard that from veterans and you have heard it from us, and I appreciate your cooperation."